Distressed Viku 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album art, event flyers, handmade, gritty, casual, playful, rustic, handmade feel, analog texture, rugged impact, casual display, brushy, roughened, blotchy, organic, chunky.
A heavy, hand-rendered text face with thick strokes and visibly roughened edges that suggest dry brush, ink bleed, or worn printing. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular, with rounded terminals, occasional flat cutoffs, and subtly inconsistent stroke boundaries that create a lively texture across words. Counters are generally small and soft-cornered, and spacing feels naturally uneven in a way that reinforces the handmade rhythm while remaining readable in short lines and headlines.
Best suited to display sizes where the rough edges and brushy texture can be appreciated—posters, packaging, menu headers, album art, and event flyers. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when a handmade, tactile look is desired, but it will feel busy in long-form text at small sizes.
The overall tone is informal and tactile, combining a friendly, hand-lettered warmth with a gritty, distressed surface. It reads as approachable and crafty rather than polished, with a DIY energy that can feel outdoorsy, retro, or indie depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-painted or stamped lettering with purposeful wear and natural variation, delivering a bold statement with an authentic, analog surface. Its compact proportions and textured fill prioritize character and impact over typographic neutrality.
Distinctive ink texture shows up in small bumps, nicks, and slight wobble along verticals and curves, giving repeated letters a non-mechanical feel. The numerals and caps carry the same rugged finish, helping the font keep a consistent voice across display copy and simple labeling.